Kwara Governor condemns attack on women protesters, calls for accountability

Ilorin, Kwara State – Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Monday expressed outrage over a video showing hoodlums attacking women protesters near the under-construction Government House gate over the weekend.

In a statement, the governor described the assault as unacceptable and reaffirmed that peaceful protest is a democratic right. “The protesters were within their right to express their views. Assault on protesters is unacceptable, and that should never have happened,” he said.

Abdulrazaq clarified that the incident does not reflect the views of his administration, which, he said, has spent the past six years upholding decency, respect for democracy, liberty, and order. “I, therefore, distance myself from the incident,” he added.

The governor revealed that he has directed the police to identify the attackers and bring them to justice, emphasizing that the state government is committed to strengthening security.

He cited recent measures, including personally leading the passing out parade of armed forest guards on Saturday, December 27, whose responsibilities include flushing out kidnappers and terrorists from forested areas. Abdulrazaq stated that offensive operations against criminals are ongoing to secure communities.

“The government urges understanding and support in the campaign against banditry and terrorism of any kind,” he added.

The statement comes amid growing concerns about security in the state, highlighting the administration’s efforts to protect citizens while ensuring the right to peaceful expression.

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